Xiaomi has reached the production of its 500,000th vehicle, marking a milestone for the smartphone giant’s EV business.
Xiaomi EV is expected to complete its 2025 annual delivery target of 350,000 units later this week.
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Li Auto plans faster product launches and greater focus on overseas markets in strategy shift, report says
Li Auto acknowledged its slowdown in action during a strategic meeting, planning to speed up its product release pace and expand its overseas market efforts.
Li Auto also admitted underestimating Xiaomi, unexpectedly facing heightened competition in China’s auto market due to the YU7 SUV’s strong sales performance.
Geely Galaxy launches updated Starship 7 EM-i hybrid SUV starting at $13,470
The 2026 Starship 7 EM-i features upgrades in range and motor performance while priced slightly below its predecessor.
The Starship 7 EM-i is one of Geely’s international models and is already undergoing localized assembly in Indonesia.
China NEV retail at 554,000 in Nov 1-16, up 2% year-on-year
From November 1-16, China’s total passenger vehicle retail sales stood at 886,000 units, down 14 percent compared to the same period last year.
NEV retail penetration in China stood at 62.5 percent from November 1 to 16, and 53.13 percent year-to-date.
Tesla sues multiple firms in China to recover EV subsidies they failed to qualify for
The Tesla cars purchased by these companies failed to meet subsidy requirements because they did not drive over 20,000 km within two years.
Tesla is suing them to recover subsidy payments ranging from RMB 7,000 to RMB 15,000.
Nio Firefly plans to enter UK and Thailand in 2026
Firefly will enter the UK and Thailand in 2026, expanding its exploration in right-hand drive markets free from punitive tariffs on Chinese EVs.
The UK, Australia, New Zealand, and Southeast Asia are priority markets in the short term, Firefly president said.
Nio reportedly licenses its tech to auto chipmaker, gains revenue from one of its most cash-burning projects
Nio has begun external supply of its Shenji NX9031 chip technology, licensing it to an automotive chip company, according to LatePost.
Different licensing models correspond to varying contract values, an informed source stated.
Changan Deepal launches L06 sedan with advanced suspension starting at $18,700
The Deepal L06 will compete in China against models including the Xpeng Mona M03 and BYD Seal 06.
The Deepal L06 features a magnetorheological active suspension system, which Deepal said is typically only found in supercars.
Pony AI launches 4th-gen autonomous truck lineup, set for deployment in 2026
The fourth-generation autonomous truck system reduces per-vehicle material costs by about 70 percent compared to the previous generation, Pony AI said.
The first two models will be built on BEV platforms, specifically designed for mass production at the thousand-unit scale.
Ford begins pre-sales of electric Bronco in China, starting at $32,320
The electric Bronco starts at RMB 229,800 ($32,320) during pre-sales, offering both EREV and BEV options.
The electric Bronco employs a unibody design, prioritizing urban use over hardcore off-road capabilities.
Voyah launches Taishan large hybrid SUV starting at $53,420
The Voyah Taishan will compete in the large SUV segment against models including the Aito M9, Zeekr 9X, and Denza N9.
The Voyah Taishan secured over 10,000 firm orders within its first 21 minutes.
Xiaomi’s innovative businesses, including EV and AI, posts 1st quarterly profit
This could be seen as Xiaomi EV achieving its first quarterly profit, as the EV business contributed 97.6 percent of Xiaomi’s innovative business revenue.
In the third quarter, Xiaomi’s innovative business revenue reached a record high of RMB 29 billion.
Xiaomi’s innovative businesses, including EV and AI, posts 1st quarterly profit
This could be seen as Xiaomi EV achieving its first quarterly profit, as the EV business contributed 97.6 percent of Xiaomi’s innovative business revenue.
In the third quarter, Xiaomi’s innovative business revenue reached a record high of RMB 29 billion.
Nio ES6 SUV reaches 300,000th delivery milestone
Nio president Qin Lihong delivered the first batch of new ES6 Milestone Edition vehicles to customers.
Yesterday, Nio launched the ES6 Milestone Edition, priced higher than the standard ES6 model.
Nio Firefly begins mass production of right-hand drive cars, 1st batch bound for Singapore
Nio announced in August that it had partnered with an automotive retailer in Singapore to launch Firefly there in 2026.
Deliveries have begun in the Netherlands, Norway, and Belgium, while test drives and deliveries in Denmark, Greece, Austria, Portugal, and Luxembourg are set to begin soon.
Xiaomi EV to release enhanced driver-assist features at 2025 Guangzhou auto show
The enhanced version of Xiaomi HAD will be released at the upcoming Guangzhou auto show, with a presentation starting at 9:00 am Beijing time on November 21.
In late July, the Xiaomi HAD system was upgraded to a version trained on 10 million clips, delivering a significant boost to its assisted driving capabilities.
Nio Onvo to debut L90 special edition at 2025 Guangzhou auto show
The 2025 Guangzhou auto show will begin on November 21, with Onvo’s booth located opposite Xiaomi EV.
The Nio main brand and Firefly brand share a booth in Hall 20.2 of Zone D, located opposite SAIC Audi.
Xpeng Q3 2025 earnings call: Live updates
Xpeng aims to achieve breakeven in the fourth quarter.
Xpeng will offer seven models with dual powertrain options next year, significantly expanding its market reach.
Leapmotor posts another profitable quarter as sales surge
Leapmotor recorded a net income of RMB 150 million ($21.1 million) in the third quarter, marking its second consecutive profitable quarter.
Leapmotor expects full-year 2025 sales to exceed 600,000 units.
Xpeng net loss narrows to 5-year low in Q3, gross margin hits record high
Xpeng reported its smallest net loss in five years, with gross margin reaching an all-time high. Read more…
